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Schwabenheim an der Selz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Onsite
Job Description
As a Senior Scientist, Research Antiparasitics (m/f/d) within Drug Discovery, you will be instrumental in advancing our research and development initiatives.
About the Role:
Our Animal Health division is a global leader in veterinary medicine and digital solutions, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal health and well-being and to support a safe food supply. Through our commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer one of the industry’s most innovative portfolios of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and digital health management solutions, including traceability and monitoring products that help prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.
At our research site in Schwabenheim, Germany, our team of highly skilled professionals, cutting-edge research facilities, and collaborative work environment create an ideal platform for you to contribute your expertise to the discovery of the next generation of antiparasitic drugs.
As a Senior Scientist in the Research Antiparasitics group within Drug Discovery, you will play a pivotal role in our research and development activities. We are seeking an accomplished scientist to provide strong, hands-on support for wet-lab research. The successful candidate will contribute to the discovery of new antiparasitic treatments by combining experimental cellular and molecular biology.
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What You Will Bring:
You are a collaborative scientist committed to scientific rigor and high-quality work, with an interest in integrating experimental and computational approaches. You work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team, and you are motivated to translate fundamental parasite biology into new research solutions that lead to innovative antiparasitic products.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking, and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
People with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference if they are equally qualified.
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Required Skills:
Assay Development, Bioanalytical Method Development, Cell Biology, Cell Culture Techniques, Data Analysis, Drug Target Identification, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Scientific ResearchPreferred Skills:
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Job Posting End Date:
11/20/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
